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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1911

Page

7

Return of Firefly troops from Muscatine ends strike calm

Fifty four or fifty five khaki clad boys of Company 1 Fifty fourth regiment returned to Rock Island after helping Muscatine quell a button factory strike. The settlement came at noon with tents and supplies packed, orders changed due to a McKee Bliven walkout, and troops helped restore order, arresting bootleggers. Governor Carroll and Adjutant General Logan praised their service as they head home.

Rock Island Muscatine Carroll Fifty-fourth Regiment No G Company DD McKee & Bliven South Muscatine Dewey Logan

Agreement Publicized on Muscatine Button Settlement

The Muscatine Iowa settlement between Button Workers and Button Manufacturers was published by Governor Carroll. It sets a four day work week where needed, guarantees non discrimination, reinstates most former employees, and preserves wage schedules and factory practices through May 3 1911.

Muscatine Iowa

Northwestern Development League Meets in Helena

Hundreds of delegates from the Northwestern States gather in Helena for plans to perfect the Northwestern Development League. They also prepare for a land show next winter in St. Paul or Minneapolis aimed at developing the Northwest with the Twin City as the eastern gateway.

Do Ghosts Haunt Swamps No Never

Fear not specters in swamps but real perils like malaria and typhoid. Electric Bitters claims to purge germs from blood, with Wim Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina testifying three bottles cured malaria and brought lasting health. Available 50 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Wim. Fretwell Lucama N. C Lemmon's Pharmacy

Valley Forge Camp for Plcs Loses News

Youths meet every Thursday evening in half on North Side Square. All new born are welcome. J G Moriarty. Clerk.

Valley Forwe North Side Square

MASONIC FRATERNITIES MEETINGS NOTICE

Regular and special meetings announced for Washington Lodge South 26 and related chapters. Key contacts include W M Kunath J W Morton and James J Glascow with monthly Friday or Thursday gatherings. members and visiting fraters welcome.

Washington Lodge So. 26 PL & A Kunath W. M J. W. Morton Sex Cyrus We UK RAM James J. Glascow Tor W. Morton Bethlehem Neots Wyatt Marboure Washington A. Pb Bo Kunath Myrtle Brags

Boys Hold Expo Show Of Youth Talent In Cleveland

Cleveland youths display handiwork across woodworking, toy making, metal work, glass design, photography and other crafts at a four day boys exposition open to participants under a specified age. Exhibits include hobby collections and live performances amuse the crowd daily.

Cleveland

Missionary petition in Copenhagen seeks ban on foreign converts

In Copenhagen Pennark on May 4 a petition alleges Mormon missions pressure women to join the faith and move to America. The government, aided by a European representative of the Mormon church, investigates the charge and seeks to authenticate the accusations.

Copenhagen Pennark Seveton America

Times Listed For Events Reproduced As OCR

The provided text shows time stamps 10:05 am 10:20 am 6:80 pm 9:05 am. no accompanying event details or context are available in the readable lines.

H. W. Russel

Do the Right in Doing Right When the Mass Misjudges

A concise moral reflection urges acting on clear discernment of right. Do not hide virtue even if the crowd forms a wrong opinion about your deed. The beacon of integrity remains visible regardless of public judgment.

Epictetus

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